SOLUTION: Leslie is 5 times Rebecca's age. In 2 years, Leslie will be 3 times Rebecca's age. How old is Rebecca now?
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Question 1080416: Leslie is 5 times Rebecca's age. In 2 years, Leslie will be 3 times Rebecca's age. How old is Rebecca now?
Answer by rapture(86) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Leslie's current age = 5x
Rebecca's current age = x
Leslie's age is 2 years = (5x + 2)
Rebecca's age in 2 years = x + 2
Here is your equation:
5x + 2 = 3(x + 2)
Solve for x to find your answer.
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